The adapted sports program started at LWSRA in 2007 thanks to Keith Wallace. It was started in an effort to provide
recreational opportunities for people with physical disabilities. Adapted sports athletes reside in our member park
districts as well as many communties beyond our districts. Power Soccer was the first sport LWSRA offered and
increased LWSRA’s recognition in the adapted sports community. Since 2009, the program has grown immensely
including players receiving Team USA tryouts and college scholarships to play wheelchair basketball.

Wheeelchair Basketball
Wheelchair basketball is a Paralympic sport designed for individuals with a primary physical disability affecting his/her
lower body. Athletes with a spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, amputation or other diagnosis that affects
one’s ability to play competitive stand-up basketball may qualify. To play wheelchair basketball you do NOT have to be an
everyday wheelchair user. Sports wheelchairs are provided to
allow everyone to compete on the same playing field. New athletes
and seasoned athletes are welcomed to play. The season runs
October through April.
LWSRA offers 5 wheelchair basketball teams

Minis - Ages 3-9 (using a 6’ rim for beginner athletes)

Prep - Ages 8-13 (uses 8.5’ rim)

Varsity* - High School level using 10’rim *(Advanced Prep players may qualify)

Adults

Women

Wheelchair Softball
Wheelchair softball is designed for individuals with a primary physical disability affecting his/her lower body. Athletes
with a spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, amputation, limb
length difference, ankle fusion, or other diagnosis that affects one’s
ability to play competitive stand-up baseball/softball may qualify. To
play wheelchair softball you do NOT have to be an everyday wheelchair
user to participate. Sports wheelchairs are provided to allow everyone
to compete on the same playing field. LWSRA has its own accessible
wheelchair softball field consisting of painted asphalt. Program is offered
May through August.

Boccia
Boccia is a Paralympic Sport that is a precision ball sport like bocce. The sport is open to
individuals with cerebral palsy, traumatic head Injury, stroke, spinal cord and muscular
dystrophy. Adaptive equipment is available for those who need assistance in propelling
the ball onto the court. Program is offered year round.

VI/PI Bowling
This program is offered for individuals with physical disabilities, blind and visual impairments. It's a chance to improve
bowling skills in a social setting. Program is offered year round.

***Are you interested in a sport that you don’t see listed? Let us know what you are looking for. We can help
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